The Year’s End Stakes at Oaklawn Park promises to be an exhilarating race with a purse of $175,000. This one-mile race is for two-year-old fillies. There is no nomination fee, but a fee of $750 is required to pass the entry box and an additional $1,000 to start. Supplementary nominations can be made by the closing time of entries for a fee of $2,500, qualifying the horse to start. After paying 2.5% of the original purse to the owners of horses finishing 6th through last, the remaining purse will be distributed as follows: 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth, and 4% to fifth. All fillies will carry a weight of 122 lbs., with allowances for non-winners of certain amounts in 2024.
Lineup and Morning Line Odds
- Adeera (KY) – 2/F, Jockey: E Asmussen, Weight: 115, Trainer: S M Asmussen, Morning Line: 4/1
- You’ll Be Back (KY) – 2/F, Jockey: C A Torres, Weight: 115, Trainer: T M Amoss, Morning Line: 3/1
- Itwillbefun (KY) – 2/F, Jockey: J R Leparoux, Weight: 115, Trainer: K G McPeek, Morning Line: 8/1
- Glee (TX) – 2/F, Jockey: S Elliott, Weight: 117, Trainer: S M Asmussen, Morning Line: 5/2
- Kinzie Queen (KY) – 2/F, Jockey: R A Vazquez, Weight: 115, Trainer: G Compton, Morning Line: 10/1
- Jenkin (KY) – 2/F, Jockey: F Arrieta, Weight: 115, Trainer: L Schultz, Morning Line: 7/2
- Mischievous Bria (IA) – 2/F, Jockey: W De La Cruz, Weight: 115, Trainer: D L Anderson, Morning Line: 12/1
- Piggy Tales Up (KY) – 2/F, Jockey: I Castillo, Weight: 115, Trainer: D Ward, Morning Line: 15/1
Owners and Breeders
- Owners: L & N Racing LLC (Lee Levinson et al), Gregory Tramontin, Timothy C. Thornton, Tony Holmes & Breffni Farm (Rhonda O’Rourke), Mike G. Rutherford, John Holleman and Compton Racing, LLC (Greg Compton), Shortleaf Stable Inc. (John E. Anthony), Doug Anderson and Ron Eich, Tri-Star Racing, LLC (R. Robertson & A. Dean) & Boston Baylor Properties (James Sheets).
- Breeders: Town & Country Horse Farms, LLC; Alexander-Groves Thoroughbreds; Breffni Farm & Marula Park Stud; No Escape Ranch; Curtis C. Green; Shortleaf Stable; Doug Anderson & Ron Eich; Tenlane Farm.
Pedigrees
- Adeera (KY): Authentic – Majestic Presence, by Majestic Warrior
- You’ll Be Back (KY): Practical Joke – Advance Party, by Empire Maker
- Itwillbefun (KY): Constitution – Take Charge, by Hard Spun
- Glee (TX): Honor A. P. – Red Tabby, by Bluegrass Cat
- Kinzie Queen (KY): McKinzie – A. P.’s Glory, by Mineshaft
- Jenkin (KY): Mineshaft – Morning Coffee, by Quiet American
- Mischievous Bria (IA): Instagrand – My Sister Madi, by Haynesfield
- Piggy Tales Up (KY): Mitole – Hopeful Union, by Dixie Union
Key Contenders
- Glee (TX): As the morning line favorite at 5/2, this filly trained by S M Asmussen and ridden by S Elliott is expected to be a top contender.
- You’ll Be Back (KY): With morning line odds of 3/1, this filly trained by T M Amoss and ridden by C A Torres is another strong candidate.
- Adeera (KY): This filly, trained by S M Asmussen and ridden by E Asmussen, has morning line odds of 4/1 and is also worth watching.
This race promises to be a thrilling showcase of two-year-old fillies, each vying for the substantial purse and the prestigious trophy at Oaklawn Park.
